Mathematics for Finance with a Year Abroad, BSc (Hons)

Swansea University
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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Description
Provides in depth knowledge in those areas of mathematics, especially stochastic processes and stochastic analysis, which are central for applications to finance.
Provides knowledge of a large sample of mathematical theories such as statistics, game theory, econometrics etc., being auxiliary tools in economics.
Develops a good understanding of economics with special emphasis on finance markets.
Develops skills needed to work in a highly interdisciplinary profession, including advanced programming techniques, and communication skills across the borders of different disciplines.
Students will get the opportunity to spend a year abroad at one of our partner institutions. This is a marvellous opportunity to experience a different culture and, depending on the destination, to develop valuable language skills. Find out more about studying abroad:

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Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

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About this course

Entry Requirements
A levels: grades AAB-BBB to include Mathematics.

Welsh Baccalaureate: Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
BTEC: DDD plus grade B in A Level Mathematics.

Scottish Highers: ABBBC plus grade B in Mathematics.
Access to HE (Science): Pass with Distinction (to include 24 Dist, 15 Merits and 6 Passes) including 18 in Maths.

International Baccalaureate: 34-32 to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.
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IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5

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What I would highlight: It was better than expected and excellent experience of my life.
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Subjects

  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Algebra
  • Finance
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMA-121Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Methods of Algebra and CalculusMA-131Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Geometry: Mathematics, Logic and CommunicationMA-162Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Computational Methods (with Matlab)MA-192Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Applied Statistics

Optional Modules

Core pathway

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMA-101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Introductory CalculusMA-102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Introductory AnalysisMA-111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Foundations of AlgebraMA-112Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Introductory Linear Algebra

OR

Welsh core pathway

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMAW101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Cyflwyniad i GalcwlwsMAW102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Cyflwyniad i DdadansoddiMAW111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Sylfeini AlgebraMAW112Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Cyflwyniad i Algebra Llinol

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMA-241Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Introduction to Ordinary Differential EquationsMA-252Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15ProbabilityMA-262Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Numerical Methods (with Matlab)MA-282Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Game Theory and Optimization

Optional Modules

Core pathways

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMA-201Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Real Analysis and Metric SpacesMA-202Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Vector Calculus and Measure TheoryMA-211Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Vector SpacesMA-212Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Groups and Rings

OR

Welsh core pathway

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMAW201Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Dadansoddi Real a Gofodau MetrigMAW202Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Calcwlws Fector a Theori MesurMAW211Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Gofodau FectorMAW212Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Grwpiau a Chylchoedd

Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Sandwich YearCompulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMA-E01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)120Year Abroad

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMA-301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Complex VariablesMA-312Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Higher AlgebraMA-341Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Stochastic ProcessesMA-350Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)30Dissertation in the Mathematics of FinanceMA-357Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Financial Mathematics

Optional Modules

Optionals

Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMA-302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Numerics of ODEs and PDEsMA-314Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Differential EquationsMA-322Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15TopologyMA-336Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Quantum MechanicsMA-375Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Dynamical SystemsMA-384Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Fourier AnalysisMA-393Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Lie TheoryMA-395Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)15Teaching Mathematics via a School Placement

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Mathematics for Finance with a Year Abroad, BSc (Hons)

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